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Scientists home in on recipe for entirely renewable energy

The Trinity team behind the work has taken a major leap forward in searching for the “holy grail” of green catalysts that would allow us to produce clean energy from water. The work could one day make a huge contribution to reducing humanity’s carbon dioxide emissions.

7 Jul 2021

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Frailty identification can positively impact Ireland’s future health and social care policy

The new TILDA study contains pertinent information for healthcare providers and planners to help prepare and improve the future of overall care for Ireland’s growing ageing population, using targeted interventions.

6 Jul 2021

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A biodiversity action plan to maximise the benefits of wind farms

The Nature+Energy project will develop new ways of accounting for the value of nature on wind farms and establish a state-of-the-art environmental monitoring system across the country that will revolutionise how we measure and monitor biodiversity.

5 Jul 2021

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Why are some fish warm-blooded? Research points to a crucial speed advantage

Warm-blooded fish, like the white shark, swim faster than cold-blooded relatives. This ability does not, however, allow them to live in broader temperature ranges – so they are likely just as vulnerable to rising ocean temperatures

1 Jul 2021

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New approach to molecular drug design yields highly promising bladder cancer drug candidate

The exciting research involved a collaborative group of scientists from Trinity College Dublin, Charles University and Motol Hospital (Prague), Lund University, and startup company Hamlet Pharma.

28 Jun 2021